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- tables are normally of a fixed size, people must own several different sized tables or must carry two or more small tables with them depending on the number of people who may be using the tables. This, of course, adds expense and inconvenience.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,487,536 illustrates a rather simple means for connecting two tables together to make a larger table that includes a plurality of pins extending horizontally from the side edge of one table and a plurality of complementary holes in the side edge of an adjacent table into which the pins are inserted.
- the table disclosed in this patent is a specialized cutting table that is quite massive and can neither be folded nor easily transported.
- the collapsible table 10 of the present invention essentially includes a first end table section 12 and a second end table section 14 .
- end table section 12 and end table section 14 are identical to each other and are interchangeable whereby either one can be used at either end of the table 10 .
- end table sections 12 and 14 will be provided in detail, it being understood that the other end table section is constructed and arranged in the identical manner.
- each of the two end table sections such as end table section 14 is actually comprised of two substantially equal halves 14 a and 14 b.
- a hinge 30 connects the two halves 14 a and 14 b together along their length so that the two halves can be moved between an operative position such as shown in FIG. 1 wherein the end table section exhibits a continuous upper substantially planar surface with the side edges 22 and 24 spaced apart from each other and an inoperative or folded position such as shown in FIG. 2 wherein the lower surfaces of the hinged halves are in substantial contact and the side edges 22 and 24 are next to each other.
- the hinge 30 is preferably a continuous elongated hinge commonly referred to as a piano hinge.
- an intermediate table section 36 is provided.
- the intermediate table section 36 is constructed in essentially the same manner as the first and second end table sections 12 and 14 except that it has two unfinished opposed inner edges 38 and 40 .
- Each of these inner edges also includes a plurality of holes 42 therein that are also complementary to the rods 32 and 34 .
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- The present invention is directed toward a collapsible table and more particularly, toward a collapsible table that can be easily set up or taken down, which can be easily transported and which can be enlarged (or made smaller) by adding (or removing) sections to the interior thereof.
- Although it may have numerous other uses, the present invention has particular use as a temporary table such as a dinner table for picnics or outside parties or the like. I may also be used indoors in addition to or in lieu of an existing dining table for serving a large number of guests.
- When going to a picnic or outing, people frequently must bring a table with them. In order to be able to be carried in a car or other personal vehicle, such portable tables must be able to be folded to a reasonably small size. In addition, to be sturdy enough to support several people eating thereon, such tables must also be relatively heavy. This is not a major problem for very small tables but becomes difficult for larger tables.
- Furthermore, because tables are normally of a fixed size, people must own several different sized tables or must carry two or more small tables with them depending on the number of people who may be using the tables. This, of course, adds expense and inconvenience.
- Folding tables are well known in the art. They range from very heavy and sturdy tables that fold in half at the center and with folding legs to simple card tables with folding legs. The heavy tables are difficult to carry around and the smaller card tables can be quite flimsy and often too small for use. Such card tables, however, may still be too large to be conveniently carried in a car.
- There have, in the past, been proposals to provide several tables that can be connected to make larger tables. These are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,857,223; 3,421,459; 4,915,034 and 5,144,888. None of these prior art tables, however, is suitable for use as a portable picnic or dining table or the like. These tables are heavy, do not fold to small sizes and have somewhat complicated mechanisms for connecting the various sections together.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,487,536 illustrates a rather simple means for connecting two tables together to make a larger table that includes a plurality of pins extending horizontally from the side edge of one table and a plurality of complementary holes in the side edge of an adjacent table into which the pins are inserted. The table disclosed in this patent, however, is a specialized cutting table that is quite massive and can neither be folded nor easily transported.
- There is, therefore, a need for a collapsible and expandable table that is light in weight so that it can be easily carried and which can be easily set up when needed and easily taken down to be transported when not in use.
- The present invention is designed to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art discussed above. It is an object of the present invention to provide a collapsible table that is easy to assemble and disassemble.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a collapsible table that is sturdy but light enough to carry about easily.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide a collapsible table that can easily be expanded to increase the size thereof when desired.
- In accordance with the illustrative embodiments demonstrating features and advantages of the present invention, there is provided a collapsible table that includes two end table sections and an intermediate table section each having an upper substantially planar surface and a lower surface. Each table section is comprise of two substantially equal halves hinged together along the length of the table section whereby the two halves can be moved between an operative position wherein the table section exhibits a continuous upper substantially planar surface and an inoperative folded position wherein the lower surfaces of each half are in substantial contact. The inner edges of each table section include a plurality of holes therein which allows the table section to be temporarily connected to an adjacent table section through the use of rods that fit into the holes. A plurality of legs is adapted to be temporarily connected to the underside of each table section. A carrying bag capable of containing said table therein and including a handle for carrying the same is also provided.
- Other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof taken in conjunction with the drawings.
- For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the accompanying drawings one form that is presently preferred; it being understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the table of the present invention fully assembled for use; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the table of the present invention fully disassembled and ready to be put into a bag to be carried; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing how each table section of the invention can be folded in half; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the table of the present invention illustrating how table sections are connected together and how the legs are connected; -
FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the table of the present invention further illustrating how table sections are connected together and how the legs are connected; -
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the table of the present invention again showing how table sections are connected together, and -
FIG. 7 is a view of a person carrying the collapsed table of the present invention in a carrying bag illustrating the ease in which the table can be transported from one place to another. - Referring now to the drawings in detail wherein like reference numerals have been used throughout the various figures to designate like elements, there is shown in
FIGS. 1-6 a collapsible table constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention and designated generally as 10. - The collapsible table 10 of the present invention essentially includes a first
end table section 12 and a secondend table section 14. As will become readily apparent hereinafter,end table section 12 andend table section 14 are identical to each other and are interchangeable whereby either one can be used at either end of the table 10. For this reason, a description of only one of theend table sections - Each end table section has an upper substantially
planar surface 16 that serves as the table top and has a length of between 20 to 30 inches (preferably 24 inches) and a width of between 30 to 48 inches (preferably 40 inches). These dimensions are, of course, by way of example only as other dimensions are also possible. Each end table section includes anouter edge 18 that runs the width of the table and aninner edge 20 that also runs the width of the table. Opposedside edges - As can be seen, the
outer edge 18 and theside edges inner edge 20, on the other hand, is preferably comprised of an unfinished vertical wall having a plurality of holes such as shown at 26 and 28 that extend into the direction of the length of the table. - As shown most clearly in
FIG. 3 , each of the two end table sections such asend table section 14 is actually comprised of two substantiallyequal halves hinge 30 connects the twohalves FIG. 1 wherein the end table section exhibits a continuous upper substantially planar surface with theside edges FIG. 2 wherein the lower surfaces of the hinged halves are in substantial contact and theside edges hinge 30 is preferably a continuous elongated hinge commonly referred to as a piano hinge. - The collapsible table 10 of the present invention also includes a plurality of rods such as shown at 32 and 34 in
FIG. 4 that are complementary in shape to theholes rods FIG. 6 so that they extend outwardly therefrom. This allows the exposed ends of the rods to be inserted into the openings in the other of the two end table sections so as to form a single table top. - In order to make the table 10 larger, however, an
intermediate table section 36 is provided. Theintermediate table section 36 is constructed in essentially the same manner as the first and secondend table sections inner edges holes 42 therein that are also complementary to therods - Much like the first and second
end table sections intermediate table section 36 includes an upper substantiallyplanar surface 44 with finishedopposed side edges intermediate table section 36 is equal to the width of the two end sections and may have any desired length such as 24 to 30 inches by way of example. Theintermediate section 36 is also comprised of twoparts hinge 50 so as to be movable in the identical manner as the twoend sections - Also provided are a plurality of legs such as shown, for example, at 52 and 54 in
FIGS. 1 and 4 . In the preferred embodiment, six legs are provided: two for each of theend table sections intermediate table section 36. As shown inFIGS. 2 , 4 and 5, each leg is actually comprised of two equal and interchangeable parts such as shown at 56 a and 56 b. The upper end of each leg part has a reduceddiameter 58 that fits into acomplementary opening 60 at the bottom of each leg half. For ease of assembly, all of the upper and lower leg halves are equal to each other and interchangeable and all of the six legs, in the example of the preferred embodiment of the invention, are interchangeable. - As shown most clearly in
FIG. 6 , the lower surface of the several table sections includes vertical openings therein such as shown at 62 and 64. In the preferred embodiment, there are six such openings, two being located on the lower surface of each of the table sections. The size and shapes of theopenings upper parts 58 of each of the legs thereby allowing the legs to be inserted into the openings. Preferably, the legs are held in place simply by friction fit. However, it is not beyond the scope of the present invention to provide a threaded or bayonet or other type of connection. If desired, the lowermost end of each leg may also be provided with a protective cap such as shown at 66 inFIG. 4 or some other wear-resistant material. - All of the component parts of the present invention (with the exception of the hinges) are made of a rigid plastic material. This allows the table to be made relatively light and inexpensive since it can be molded. Of course, other materials other than plastic could be used and other manufacturing procedures could be utilized and still fall within the scope of the invention.
- Assembly and/or disassembly of the table is relatively easy and is illustrated in the various figures. Utilizing the various component parts of the table 10 shown in
FIG. 2 , each table section is opened up into its operative position wherein the three table sections are connected together utilizing the plurality of holes and rods on the inner edges. The legs are then assembled together and are inserted into the openings in the undersurface of the table sections to form a completed table. - Disassembly is performed in the reverse manner. With the table sections disassembled as shown in
FIG. 2 , they can easily be inserted into a bag such as shown at 66 inFIG. 7 so as to be easily carried and transported to any desired location. - The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof. For example, while only one intermediate table section is disclosed, two or more intermediate sections could be utilized to make the table as long as desired. Accordingly, reference should be made to the appended claims rather than to the foregoing specification as indicating the scope of the invention.
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